The legendary race is back! Laguna Phuket, Asia’s premier integrated destination for leisure and lifestyle, proudly announces the 31st edition of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), taking place on Sunday, 23 November 2025 at Laguna Grove.
Renowned as the ‘Race of Legends’ and the longest-running triathlon in Southeast Asia, Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025 will once again welcome over 1,000 athletes and 3,000 spectators from around the world, igniting Phuket’s high season with world-class sporting action and international attention.
This year’s staging reaffirms Phuket’s positioning as an Active Lifestyle Destination, not only as a holiday island but as a holistic hub for health, sports, and wellness. Beyond driving local economic impact, the event underscores Phuket’s global reputation as a world-class sports tourism hub, supported by strong partnerships with leading national organizations including the Phuket Provincial, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thai Airways International, and many more.
Iconic course and race categories
Celebrated for its unique course and exceptional standards, the Laguna Phuket Triathlon combines the island’s natural beauty, modern facilities, and internationally recognized safety management. The classic Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025 route includes a 1.8 km swim in both the Andaman Sea and the freshwater lagoons of Laguna Phuket, a scenic 50 km bike ride through coastal roads, hills, and local villages, and a 12 km run around the lush resort complex.
The race also features the Sprint Triathlon (0.5 km swim, 20 km bike, 6 km run) and the Duathlon (4 km run, 50 km bike, 12 km run), making the event more accessible to a wider range of athletes. This year, new age categories have been introduced in the Sprint event, ensuring inclusivity across all levels. A total prize purse of USD 20,000 awaits top finishers.
World-class athlete line-up
The 2025 edition will see a stellar line-up of elite triathletes from across the globe, including returning champions and rising stars. Confirmed male professionals include Antony Costes (France), Joel Wooldridge (Australia), Rostyslav Pevtsov (Ukraine), Guy Crawford (New Zealand), Casimir Moine (France), and James Thorp (Australia).
Among the women’s pro field are Kate Bevilaqua (Australia), Kseniia Levkovska (Ukraine), Alanis Siffert (Switzerland), and Dominika Jamnicky (Canada), marking her first appearance at Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025. Thailand’s very own Kitpong Chawaldit, known for his remarkable endurance across four consecutive IRONMAN events in Sweden, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, will also return to the Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025 course.
Registration open
Athletes worldwide are invited to join the 31st Laguna Phuket Triathlon on Sunday, 23 November 2025, and the Open Water Swim presented by TriHub on Saturday, 22 November 2025. Registration is now open via www.lagunaphukettri.com.
-THE MALAYSIA VOICE
